Mexico to Host APHA’s 2022 Latin American Education Summit
March 31, 2022 Comments Off on Mexico to Host APHA’s 2022 Latin American Education Summit
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend APHA’s Latin American Education Summit in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, April 29–May 1, 2022. This innovative, hands-on learning experience is the perfect opportunity for aspiring and carded judges, exhibitors and trainers to come together and learn, network and try their hand at ranch horse classes.
Continue reading …Official Bracket Announced For NCEA National Championships- OSU Top Seed
March 31, 2022 Comments Off on Official Bracket Announced For NCEA National Championships- OSU Top Seed
OSU Equestrian The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced the seedings for the 2022 NCEA National Championship and Oklahoma State will enter the tournament in the first slot. Click here to view the official bracket. The 2022 NCEA National Championship is set for April 14-16 in Ocala at the World Equestrian Center. The Cowgirls are […]
Continue reading …OSU Equestrian Wins Eighth Big 12 Championship
March 30, 2022 Comments Off on OSU Equestrian Wins Eighth Big 12 Championship
For the eighth time in program history, Oklahoma State Equestrian won the Big 12 Championship as the top-seeded Cowgirls defeated fourth-seeded TCU, 11-9, for the title Saturday at Diamond Creek Ranch.
Continue reading …Auburn Equestrian Wins Fourth Straight Conference Title
March 29, 2022 Comments Off on Auburn Equestrian Wins Fourth Straight Conference Title
Auburn Equestrian AUBURN, Ala. – It was a big day at the Auburn University Equestrian Center as the No. 2 Auburn equestrian team captured its fourth-straight Southeastern Conference title Saturday afternoon, defeating top-seeded Texas A&M, 11-8. “This was a team effort,” head coach Greg Williams said. “To win this for our seniors and super seniors […]
Continue reading …Leading Breeder Award Added to 2022 APHA World Show and Halter Million Prize Lists
March 29, 2022 Comments Off on Leading Breeder Award Added to 2022 APHA World Show and Halter Million Prize Lists
The Leading Breeder Award will be presented to the breeder whose horses earn the most points based on Top 10 placings in all world championship classes at the 2022 APHA World Championship (June 24-July 10) and the APHA/WCHA Halter Million (September 24-October 2); both events take place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Awards will be compiled separately at each event.
Continue reading …2022 AZ Sun Circuit Beats Record Entries Again
March 29, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 AZ Sun Circuit Beats Record Entries Again
In every one of the Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit’s 11 arenas, it was evident that there were more horses, more exhibitors, and more family and friends. The final numbers showed 2,500 stalls reserved, which was 300 more than last year’s record-breaking event.
10 New APHA Rules Go into Effect April 1st
March 28, 2022 Comments Off on 10 New APHA Rules Go into Effect April 1st
Ten rule changes passed at the 2022 APHA Convention in February with early implementation go into effect April 1, 2022. The full text for each rule can be found in the Rule Change Resolutions link on the APHA website, apha.com/rule-books, which also includes the list of all rules passed at the 2022 Convention; the updated 2022 APHA Rule Book reflecting the early implementation rules will be posted by April 1.
Continue reading …Meet the 2022 YES Keynote Speaker: Courtenay DeHoff
March 28, 2022 Comments Off on Meet the 2022 YES Keynote Speaker: Courtenay DeHoff
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association is excited to have Courtenay DeHoff as the 2022 AQHYA Youth Excellence Seminar keynote speaker. The 2022 Youth Excellence Seminar is slated for July 12 – 14 in Amarillo. Courtenay, the cowgirl turned TV host, grew up in Tonganoxie, Kansas, showing Angus cattle and competing in rodeo events.
Continue reading …O RO Ranch Named 2022 AQHA Best Remuda
March 26, 2022 Comments Off on O RO Ranch Named 2022 AQHA Best Remuda
In 1940, the ranch registered 250 mares and stallions with the fledgling American Quarter Horse Association, and in 1973, its 257,000 acres were purchased by John N. Irwin II’s JJJ Corp. Today, it is majority owned by Irwin’s daughter, Jane Irwin Droppa, and her family.
Continue reading …Fazenda Gruta Azul Named 2022 AQHA International Best Remuda Winner
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on Fazenda Gruta Azul Named 2022 AQHA International Best Remuda Winner
Fazenda Gruta Azul’s name translates to “blue grotto,” and on its rich grasslands cattle are raised. To work the cattle, Norberto and his family raise American Quarter Horses, and have more than 200 horses on their ranch, which are used almost every day.
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